Associate Professor in Marketing

About UOWD:

Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students. Located strategically near the Palm and the Burj Khalifa, the University benefits from the huge investment and innovation opportunities the city is known for globally.

*QS World University Rankings 2024

**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021

About the Department:

UOWD’s School of Business offers a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at the UG level and a Master of Marketing at the PG level.

The Marketing degrees offered across UG and PG are designed to develop a variety of relevant skills such as marketing analytics, insight mining, brand management, content marketing, social media management, digital advertising, search engine optimization, customer research, project management and others. The degrees also provide the opportunity develop skills in contemporary areas of marketing including digital marketing, digital advertising, and content creation.

Our programs are fully accredited by the Ministry of Education in U.A.E. and Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) in Australia. Our programs have been designed to adhere to corporate world requirements along with the highest industry standards and forward-thinking practices. 

Position Profile

The University of Wollongong in Dubai invites applications for the position of Associate Professor in Marketing with the primary purpose of driving innovation and excellence in both teaching and research. This role includes vital contributions to governance and service activities, directly supporting and advancing the school's mission.

As an Associate Professor, you will have a significant opportunity to impact the areas of research, teaching, and community and industry engagement, all within a collaborative and supportive academic environment. You will collaborate closely with the Dean of the School of Business as well as the Disciplinary Lead for the Marketing program to cultivate a supportive and vibrant learning community, ensuring that our students receive exceptional educational experiences and support. This position provides a platform to influence the future of marketing, digital marketing and practice.

Position Environment

Our business curriculum meets the highest standards and ensures that our graduates possess the skills, knowledge, and experience sought after by global employers. At UOWD, we are proud to offer innovative programs that prepare students for success in the field of marketing with a comprehensive grounding of specialized marketing skills and knowledge needed to effectively plan, develop and execute marketing strategies.

UOWD collaborates extensively with UOW Australia and our other international campuses to enrich its academic offerings.

Key responsibilities/accountabilities

• Prepare, deliver, and assess lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, and workshops.
• Develop and produce teaching materials, including technology-enhanced learning resources.
• Handle administrative tasks related to teaching, such as student consultations, marking, assessment, and quality assurance.
• Conduct and publish research; seek research funding.
• Supervise postgraduate students and oversee industry-based projects.
• Engage with industry and academic colleagues for collaborative research.
• Assist with student services, including recruitment, registration, onboarding, and support.
• Comply with all relevant UOWD policies and guidelines.
• Maintain balanced performance across academic responsibilities

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements refer to your ability to:

• Perform the essential duties and functional requirements of the job.
• Meet the productivity and quality requirements of the position.
• Work effectively in the team or other type of work organisation concerned; and
• Do the job without undue risk to your own or others health, safety and welfare at work.

Other Responsibilities

1. Well-being, health and safety responsibilities:

• Take reasonable care for your health and safety, and
• Take reasonable care that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and
• Safety of other persons, and
• Comply, so far as reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given to ensure
• Compliance with work health and safety local legislation; and
• Co-operate with policies or procedures relating to health or safety at the workplace.

2. Declare any conflicts of interests that may arise during your employment to the UOWD People and Culture Department.

Reporting Relationship

Position Reports to: UOWD Dean of School of Business

Other Key Contacts:

• UOWD Discipline Lead for Marketing
• UOWD Director of UG Studies in School of Business
• UOWD Director of PG Studies in School of Business
• UOWD Head of Postgraduate Studies in School of Business
• UOWD School of Business Faculties
• UOWD Student Services
• UOW IMTS

Selection criteria – Qualifications, Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• Possession of a Doctoral qualification in Marketing from an AACSB accredited institution
• Teaching experience ideally of at least five years in Marketing with a focus on Digital Marketing and/or cutting-edge developments at an AACSB accredited institution
• A responsible researcher with outcomes including high-impact publications*, generation of research income and industry-research collaborations in the Marketing discipline
• Experience in supervising Masters Research/Doctoral candidates
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the field such as a record of scholarly learning and teaching including innovative curriculum design, teaching pedagogies, and/or positive engagement with community, industry, government
• Demonstrated skills relevant to research in the field including though not limited to: literature review, qualitative and quantitative research, publications
• Demonstrated participation/capacity to participate in Governance and Service activity both within the University and external bodies (eg professional associations)
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written)

To Apply

If you meet these requirements and have the drive to take on this exciting position, please click the Apply button where you will be directed to our hiring portal to submit your resume and complete a few questions, in lieu of a cover letter.